Then I can dial in the analysis The other important docs to get are the estoppels signed by the tenants. 

You can use a DSCR loan (you can find lenders by using the "Find a Lender" tab on BP) and not have to worry about a tax income or W-2s, the underwriting is done based off of the property's cash flow.

I have seen "light root growth" turn into completely blocked with roots very quickly. 

How much it rents for is not determined by what you'd need to make it a good investment, it is determined by the market. 

Has anyone else actually ran the numbers being used in the Example Plans in Chapter 5 of The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner?

I would start off by getting several quotes.I can tell you that my regular AC guy charges 40% more than the guy I go with.  

I keep telling my fellow US investors how spoiled the are every time they start complaining about something (taxes, fees, regulations, rent, compliance, etc.) in the USA market ;-) Try making it in Europe and you'll need to toughen up by bringing along more time, patience and expect less yield.

Curt,I live in Florida as well down by the Gulf Beaches in Saint Petersburg.

Im currently in the car sales industry and doing okay but I know (or heard👨🏽) real wealth is made in real estate, i been intrested in real estate for a while now but always get held back by the time it takes to see nice profits.

@Nicolette YorkRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.